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Durham University, located in the historic city of Durham, England, offers a unique travel experience with its blend of academic prestige and rich heritage. As the third-oldest university in England, it boasts a stunning campus that includes the 11th-century Durham Castle, part of the Durham World Heritage Site. Visitors can explore the university's 83 listed buildings, including the historic Cosin's Library and the modern brutalist students' union.
For those looking to stay near Durham University, the city centre offers charming accommodations with easy access to the university's attractions. Popular neighbourhoods include the picturesque Elvet and the bustling Claypath, both offering a range of hotels and guesthouses.
Top attractions around Durham University include the iconic Durham Cathedral, Palace Green, and the scenic River Wear, making it an ideal destination for history enthusiasts and those seeking a serene yet vibrant atmosphere.
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Hotel in Hartlepool · 11.10 mi from centre
8.4
245 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Hartlepool, Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Hartlepool Maritime Experience and Ryhope Engines Museum. This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Blast Beach and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Seaton Carew Beach.
Hotel in Bishop Auckland · 9.75 mi from centre
Breakfast available
With a stay at Premier Inn Bishop Auckland in Bishop Auckland, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Heritage Park Stadium. This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Sweet Greetings.
Hotel in Crook, Fir Tree · 9.13 mi from centre
9.0
602 reviews
Featuring a bar and free WiFi, The Fir Tree Country Hotel is located in Fir Tree. There is a restaurant serving British cuisine, and free private parking is available.
Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. At The Fir Tree Country Hotel each room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.
à la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available daily at the accommodations.
You can play darts at The Fir Tree Country Hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.
Newcastle upon Tyne is 25 mi from the hotel, while Durham is 12 mi away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 23 mi from The Fir Tree Country Hotel.
Incidental fees (extra charges) can be paid for using cash, credit or debit cards
Guesthouse in Bishop Auckland, Wolsingham · 10.47 mi from centre
8.3
201 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Wolsingham, 13 miles from Beamish Museum, The Brown Horse Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 17 miles of Lumley Castle. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.
At the hotel, the rooms have a closet and a flat-screen TV. All rooms at The Brown Horse Hotel come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower.
MetroCentre is 19 miles from the accommodation, while The Sage is 20 miles from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 25 miles away.
Bed & breakfast in Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees · 9.22 mi from centre
9.0
131 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at The Pickled Parson of Sedgefield in Stockton-on-Tees, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Hardwick Park and within a 5-minute drive of Sedgefield Racecourse. This bed & breakfast is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Durham University and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Wynyard Woodland Park.
Bed & breakfast in Consett · 10.41 mi from centre
8.6
188 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Consett, The Old Mill Knitsley is a 4-minute drive from Empire Theatre and 5 minutes from Hall Hill Farm. This bed & breakfast is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Durham University.
Bed & breakfast in Lanchester, Durham · 7.36 mi from centre
9.8
182 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Burnhopeside Hall in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This bed & breakfast is 14.3 mi (22.9 km) from St. James' Park and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Quayside.
Guesthouse in Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees · 9.29 mi from centre
8.8
201 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Dun Cow Inn in Stockton-on-Tees, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hardwick Park and Sedgefield Racecourse. This guesthouse is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Durham University and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Wynyard Woodland Park.
Bed and breakfast in Lamesley, Gateshead · 9.30 mi from centre
9.2
59 reviews
Breakfast available
Boasting a spectacular countryside setting, this charming farmhouse provides a peaceful rural retreat, just 7 minutes from the A1(M). There is good access to Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham.
Set within a traditional 19th-century farmhouse, Riding Farm Bed and Breakfast provides 4-star silver accommodations and a comfortable guest lounge with an open fire.
The spacious rooms with attached bathroom are well furnished, with a flat-screen Freeview TV, DVD player and a DVD library.
Riding Farm offers an excellent farmhouse cooked breakfast and a range of other breakfast options. There are many local restaurants and pubs that serve dinner nearby.
The surroundings are ideal for relaxing strolls, with plenty of wildlife, including Canadian geese, blackbirds and cattle.
During your stay at Riding Farm, you can avail of free parking and easily access a number of local attractions, including Hadrian's Wall, Beamish Museum, The Stadium of Light and St James Park.
Cottage in Bishop Auckland · 8.01 mi from centre
7.4
3 reviews
With a stay at this cottage in Bishop Auckland, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Newgate Shopping Centre. This cottage is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Mining Art Gallery and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Deer Park.
Guesthouse in Chester-le-Street · 7.37 mi from centre
8.0
255 reviews
Located in Chester-le-Street, The Lambton Worm is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This guesthouse is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Quayside and 10.6 mi (17 km) from St. James' Park.
Hotel in Tyne and Wear, Washington · 8.55 mi from centre
Breakfast available
With a stay at The Reston Hotel Part of AG Collection in Washington, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This hotel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from St. James' Park and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Quayside.
Hotel in Tyne and Wear, Washington · 11.08 mi from centre
8.0
870 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Washington, Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa is within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and Beamish Open Air Museum. This golf hotel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from St. James' Park and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Durham University.
Lodge in Bishop Auckland · 10.92 mi from centre
9.5
469 reviews
Located in Bishop Auckland, 20 miles from Lumley Castle and 21 miles from Beamish Museum, Country Glamping provides accommodations with free WiFi, a garden with a terrace, and access to a fitness room.
The lodge provides guests with a patio, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower. There's also a microwave, toaster and an electric tea pot.
If you would like to discover the area, hiking and cycling are possible nearby.
MetroCentre is 29 miles from Country Glamping. Teesside International Airport is 19 miles away.
Inn in Hartlepool, Horden · 11.54 mi from centre
8.1
264 reviews
Located in Horden, within 1.2 miles of Crimdon Beach and 15 miles of Stadium of Light, Hardwick Hotel has accommodations with a bar and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 18 miles from Lumley Castle, 23 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and 24 miles from The Sage. Newcastle Train Station is 24 miles away and Northumbria University is 24 miles from the inn.
All rooms at the inn come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The rooms have an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free toiletries, while some rooms also feature a kitchen equipped with a fridge. All guest rooms have a desk.
You can play darts at Hardwick Hotel.
Beamish Museum is 24 miles from the accommodation, while Theatre Royal is 24 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 26 miles away.
Inn in Seaham · 8.01 mi from centre
8.4
109 reviews
With a stay at The Village Inn, Murton Seaham in Seaham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Hetton Lyons Country Park. This inn is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Cineworld Dalton Park.
Hotel in Sunderland · 11.23 mi from centre
Breakfast available
With a stay at Premier Inn Sunderland A19/A1231 in Sunderland, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from St. James' Park and 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Durham University.
Hotel in Bishop Auckland · 10.84 mi from centre
8.6
126 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Bishop Auckland, Manor House Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Raby Castle and Auckland Castle. This spa hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from National Railway Museum at Shildon and 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Binchester Roman Fort.
Guest house in Newton Aycliffe · 11.58 mi from centre
9.0
216 reviews
Offering a bar, The County features accommodations in Newton Aycliffe. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge. The accommodation offers daily room service and a shared lounge for guests.
Rooms are equipped with a kettle, while certain rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven, a toaster, and a fridge. At the guest house, units are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom.
Guests may eat at the on-site restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch.
Guests can also relax in the garden or on the sun terrace.
Lumley Castle is 24 miles from The County, while Beamish Museum is 27 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 11 miles away.
Inn in Stanley · 9.74 mi from centre
9.0
70 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Stanley, Black Horse Beamish is a 3-minute drive from Beamish Wild and 6 minutes from Beamish Open Air Museum. This inn is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Tyne Bridge and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.